The UW Oshkosh Women’s Center, with sponsorship by the Division of Academic Support of Inclusive Excellence, hosted a panel discussion to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act on Oct. 28. Panelist and UWO criminal justice professor David Jones said the Hate Crimes Prevention Act isContinue reading “Panelists Discuss the 10th Anniversary of Hate Crimes Prevention Act (11/7/19, UW Oshkosh)”
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UWO panel talks sex & spirituality (10/10/19, UW Oshkosh)
Last week the “Navigating Spirituality and Sexuality” panel discussion was held in Reeve Memorial Union to discuss how spirituality impacts views on sex, how sexuality can be viewed positively in light of spirituality and how to combat feelings of shame. Panelists included UW Oshkosh senior Joy Evans, Women’s Center program assistant Eliza Farrow, second-year studentContinue reading “UWO panel talks sex & spirituality (10/10/19, UW Oshkosh)”
LGBTQ panel discusses discrimination (10/2/19, UW Oshkosh)
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted a panel at the Campus Center for Equity and Diversity involving queer and trans individuals who discussed positive and negative experiences in the workplace. Panelist Artemis Burnett said in his experience, where you work and who you work with affects whether you experience discrimination. “I’m from upstate New York originally,Continue reading “LGBTQ panel discusses discrimination (10/2/19, UW Oshkosh)”
5K for mental health awareness (5/9/19, UW Oshkosh)
Seven hundred participants showed up for the annual 5K for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness at Oshkosh North High School last Saturday. The National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted the 5K. NAMI provides education, advocacy and support to help people cope with mental illness. NAMI Executive Director Mary Lord Janness said the organization started inContinue reading “5K for mental health awareness (5/9/19, UW Oshkosh)”
Hmong women share stories of surviving genocide (4/18/19, UW Oshkosh)
On April 16, UW Oshkosh Quest III students showed presentations and videos of Hmong women’s’ stories of their survival strategies in the face of genocide and their building of a new life in the Fox Valley. UWO Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Interim Director and Quest III professor Jordan Landry said they haveContinue reading “Hmong women share stories of surviving genocide (4/18/19, UW Oshkosh)”
Dementia workshop educates campus (4/11/19, UW Oshkosh)
UW Oshkosh Community Education Outreach will be holding a three-part series called Dementia Touches Us All, which will address a variety of issues related to dementia, including its causes, symptoms, behaviors and more. UWO Associate Director for the Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training Renee Rickert said the series was designed to support theContinue reading “Dementia workshop educates campus (4/11/19, UW Oshkosh)”
110 Titan LeadHERS honored (3/14/19, UW Oshkosh)
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the UW Oshkosh Women’s Center put on multiple events. Coffee and Connection, held on March 8, brought students together to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Women’s Center with hot chocolate, coffee, tea and virtual reality on the PS4 and coloring sheets. The Titan LeadHERship Conference, held on MarchContinue reading “110 Titan LeadHERS honored (3/14/19, UW Oshkosh)”
New inspection policies in place for rental properties (3/7/19, UW Oshkosh)
The Oshkosh City Council approved a new amended program for inspections on rental properties. It started March 1 and raised prices for landlords if any violations are found. Oshkosh Mayor Steve Cummings said the whole goal has been to ensure that people have clean and safe housing. “It’s been going on for a couple years,”Continue reading “New inspection policies in place for rental properties (3/7/19, UW Oshkosh)”
Professor talks women and geoscience (2/21/19, UW Oshkosh)
The UW Oshkosh Geology Club invited UW-Fox Valley professor Dr. Beth A. Johnson last Thursday to talk about the invisibility and misrepresentation of women geoscientists in the public. Johnson’s presentation was “Do You See Her? The Invisibility and Misrepresentation of Women in Geoscientists to the Public.” Johnson said she chose that topic because of theContinue reading “Professor talks women and geoscience (2/21/19, UW Oshkosh)”
Bike & Build travels to build affordable homes (10/17/18, UW Oshkosh)
The non-profit organization Bike & Build benefits affordable housing by having young adults bike across the country and build homes for those in need. Bike & Build operates cross-country and regional cycling trips for service-minded young adults to raise money and awareness for affordable housing. This year alone, riders donated nearly $140,000 to affordable-housing organizationsContinue reading “Bike & Build travels to build affordable homes (10/17/18, UW Oshkosh)”
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